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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.85, 205.50 and 90.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.85, 205.50 and 90.66 is: 125.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.85 : 205.50 = 90.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.85/205.50 = 90.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.85x = 205.50 × 90.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.85x = 18,630.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,630.63/148.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.17

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